Cardinal Strike tests readiness, builds lethal Airmen
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Sotelo, 375th Communications Squadron command support staff superintendent, assists Master Sgt. Justin Jones, 375th CS client services flight chief, in putting on a helmet during Exercise Cardinal Strike 25, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, June 11, 2025. Simulated attacks, mass casualty events, and chemical threats challenged participants to think and act decisively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)